Donald Sterling begins battle with NBA

By ANNE M. PETERSON

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |

The Record

Donald Sterling's lawyer has written the NBA stating the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers does not intend to pay the $2.5 million fine imposed by the league for racist comments, a person with knowledge of the letter's contents said.

Sports Illustrated first reported the letter from Maxwell Blecher. The contents were confirmed by the person who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity.

Blecher, a prominent antitrust attorney, acknowledged sending a letter but would not discuss its contents Friday.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver banned Sterling for life and imposed the fine after the release last month of a recording in which Sterling makes racist remarks. Silver also called on owners to oust Sterling from the league, which requires a three-fourths vote among the league's 29 other controlling owners.

"We regard the dispute between Sterling and the NBA to be a private matter," Blecher said.

Donald Sterling begins battle with NBA

By ANNE M. PETERSON

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS |

The Record

Donald Sterling's lawyer has written the NBA stating the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers does not intend to pay the $2.5 million fine imposed by the league for racist comments, a person with knowledge of the letter's contents said.

Sports Illustrated first reported the letter from Maxwell Blecher. The contents were confirmed by the person who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity.

Blecher, a prominent antitrust attorney, acknowledged sending a letter but would not discuss its contents Friday.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver banned Sterling for life and imposed the fine after the release last month of a recording in which Sterling makes racist remarks. Silver also called on owners to oust Sterling from the league, which requires a three-fourths vote among the league's 29 other controlling owners.

"We regard the dispute between Sterling and the NBA to be a private matter," Blecher said.